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Microsoft began 2025 with a hefty patch release this month, addressing eight zero-days with 159 patches for Windows, Microsoft Office and Visual Studio. Both Windows and Microsoft Office have “Patch […]

The article discusses four features of Windows 11 that can enhance productivity. The first feature is Explorer Tabs, which allows for tab browsing within the File Explorer window. The second feature is Snipping Recording, which offers a screen recording option for longer videos. The third feature is Quick Assist, a screen-sharing tool for providing remote assistance. The fourth feature is Focus Session, which disables notifications and distractions for a set period of time. The article also emphasizes the importance of keeping software up to date for security reasons and recommends considering an upgrade to Windows 11. [Extracted from the article]

IN THIS ISSUE / Problems Solved Reader Support Having a problem with our recommended software or expert tips? Email (mailto:editor@computeractive.co.uk) editor@computeractive.co.uk and we’ll do our best to help Should I […]

Browser extensions are useful because they bring additional functionality to your web browser, allowing you to do things like track price histories for online products, change CSS styling on certain [...]

Byline: Aditya Mitra and Anisha Ghosh In today's digital landscape, securing online identities is more crucial than ever. Traditional passwords are no longer sufficient to protect sensitive information, which is [...]

The US government has decided to take terminal action against Kaspersky, that well-known supplier of antivirus and other related security software.The writing has been on the wall for a while: [...]

WHETHER YOU store them in your browser, on post-it notes, or in your head, passwords are a necessary evil for protecting your online accounts. The trouble is that they don't [...]

WITH MORE THAN 100 million searches every day, DuckDuckGo's search engine (https://duckduckgo.com) is by far the most popular private alternative to Google and Bing. It has now brought the privacy [...]

The browser is increasingly becoming the central application on the PC. Today, users not only open their browsers to view websites, but also to work with office applications such as [...]

There’s an old Harry James song I’ve heard before — it’s called https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYXnhIm3BYI — and lately it comes to mind whenever I hear that I need to update my Chrome [...]

BY RHETT INTRIAGO AND CULLEN THOMAS The majority of personal cyber-defense boils down to just a handful of practices and the discipline to maintain them. ACCOUNT PROTECTION: ☐ Use strong [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / News Microsoft updates Windows to stop hackers exploiting Internet Explorer Microsoft has released an update for Windows 10 and 11 to fix a flaw that lets [...]

EDGE Improve your writing style using Copilot Edge 124, released at the end of April, continues Microsoft's integration of its Copilot AI tool with the browser, by adding the option [...]

Byline: Aleksha McLoughlin Microsoft has updated the Edge browser with some new fixes including a new internet speed tester Microsoft has rolled out a new update to its Edge browser [...]

Windows is generally flexible about tweaks to its system—and advanced users have long taken advantage of registry tweaks to make the OS behave. But recently, Microsoft has quietly barred access [...]

At this point, the best thing Mozilla Corp. has going for it is that it is not a publicly traded company, because if it was, its stock would be getting [...]

Microsoft (MSFT) is bringing back pop-up ads in Google's (GOOGL) Chrome browser on Windows in an effort to get users to switch to its Bing search engine, The Verge's Tom [...]

The last decade may not have been kind to Firefox and its parent Mozilla, but there's no denying it's still a vitally important cog in the web browser marketplace. Google [...]

This article from Computer Act!ve provides recommendations for free software programs. The first recommendation is Vivaldi 6.5, a web browser that offers new features such as the Sessions Panel for saving open tabs and improved Workspaces for organizing groups of tabs. It also allows users to sync their browsing history across devices. The second recommendation is IrfanView 4.65, an image viewer that introduces a dark mode and improved editing tools. The third recommendation is AllDup 4.5.58, a program for removing duplicate files from a PC, which now includes options for managing duplicates more easily. The article also discusses BurnAware Premium, a disc-burning software that offers free and paid versions, and suggests a free alternative to Microsoft's discontinued SyncToy for backing up files. Additionally, it recommends Spectaculator as a Spectrum emulator for Windows 11 and provides information about MailStore Home, a safe email storage program. [Extracted from the article]

We are now in the third decade of Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday releases, which deliver fewer critical updates to browsers and Windows platforms — and much more reliable updates to [...]

COVER FEATURE STOP USING PASSWORDS Passwords are a hassle to remember and enter, and offer only weak protection for your online accounts. Robert Irvine explains why you should now switch [...]

Workshops & Tips Browser Tips Secret settings and the best extensions EDGE Find related text on web pages using AI The ‘Find on page’ search tool, which you launch by [...]

Byline: Rael Hornby I've been using Google Chrome for 15 years, and I've finally had enough. So what's out there that can take its place? Google Chrome has been the [...]

Byline: Kristina Terech The Browser Company's Arc browser, debuting on Windows very soon, offers an AI-driven, customizable web experience, enhancing productivity and user convenience. If you're in the market for [...]

Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella said on the witness stand in a U.S. antitrust case against Google that the Alphabet (GOOGL) unit has engaged in unfair tactics to hobble Microsoft's [...]

Byline: Lewis Maddison Privacy browser DuckDuckGo is now 15 years old, and founder and CEO Gabriel Weinberg is confident in its continued success. From its humble beginnings as a one-man [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / News The top stories in the world of technology Update your browser now to fix severe security flaw Google and Microsoft have released emergency updates for [...]

Byline: Adgully Bureau A major landmark antitrust trial is set to begin in the US, targeting Google. The case was filed in December 2020 by the Justice Department and eleven [...]

Microsoft Copilot is an AI chatbot that can generate text-based content using a large language model. It is accessible for free on Windows, Edge, Bing, and the web with a Microsoft account. Copilot can answer questions, summarize documents, write documents, and more. Users can access Copilot through various platforms and customize its responses. However, it is important to fact-check and verify information provided by Copilot, as it may sometimes be inaccurate or plagiarized. The article also provides instructions on removing the Copilot icon from the taskbar and introduces Microsoft's Image Creator tool. The goal of the article is to assist users in maximizing their use of Copilot while being mindful of its limitations. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Kristina Terech Microsoft is opening up Bing AI for use in Chrome giving users more choices in browser preference while being able to access the AI chatbot. Bing AI [...]

Byline: Allisa James Microsoft's Bing Chat is coming to third-party browsers and mobile devices soon, but with limited features. Earlier in 2023, it was revealed that Microsoft was testing out [...]

Byline: Kristina Terech The newest version of Edge offers a modern, sleek look, Bing-AI-driven updates, and Sidebar Extension support Sources report that we can expect Microsoft to premiere a darker [...]

Byline: Cesar Cadenas As Bing Chat opens up, Microsoft will be scaling back some basic features like forcing short conversations with the AI. Following up on recent teases, Microsoft is [...]

LILIN will cease the maintenance and support for Internet Explorer (IE) browsers. LILIN continues to focus on developing IP cameras, edge AI cameras, NVR/DVR systems, and VMS video management software. [...]

If you fired up Google Chrome today alongside the version that launched in 2008, you'd struggle to tell them apart. The address bar runs along the top, there's a row [...]

Byline: Simon Bisson Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described the arrival of large language AI models like GPT-4 as 'a Mosaic moment,' comparable to the arrival of the first graphical web [...]